One of the biggest challenges in modern medicine is the early identification of patients with higher cardiovascular risks. The early identification of vascular damage in hypertensive patients is a challenge for cardiologists around the world in their attempt to reduce the risk of cardiovascular complications in patients. We know how important it is today to measure the thickness of the carotid intima-media complex through ultrasound examination in order to identify a greater or lesser cardiovascular risk. Arterial stiffness has proven […]

Abstract Background The early detection of vascular damage in subclinical stages of hypertensive disease may be the key point in the prevention of cardiovascular outcomes. Objectives to correlate parameters of structural vascular damage (measurement of the carotid intima-media thickness) with parameters of functional vascular damage (central hemodynamic measurements) in pre-hypertensive and hypertensive patients taking up to two classes of anti-hypertensive drugs. Methods This was a cross-sectional descriptive study conducted with a convenience sample of patients attending the Liga de Hipertensão […]

Abstract Children and adolescents infected by HIV through mother-to-child transmission are at high risk of developing premature cardiovascular diseases due to dyslipidemia, insulin resistance and low-grade chronic inflammation. The aim of the pilot study was to verify the effect of a playful exercise program on cardiovascular, morphological, metabolic, fitness, and quality of life outcomes. A non-randomized clinical trial consisting of 24 sessions of playful aerobic and resistive exercises was applied to 10 children and adolescents living with HIV from Florianopolis, […]